Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Henschke
Label Name:
 
The Wheelwright Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Eden Valley, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 96 (Joe Czerwinski); James Halliday 96; James Suckling 96; Decanter 95 (Sarah Ahmed); Wine Enthusiast 94. Technical details and critic notes referenced

Tasting Note
Perfumed red-fruit core of red plum, cherry and redcurrant with strawberry and blueberry, layered with pink pepper, black pepper, anise and bay leaf. Silky, fine-grained tannins, lively acidity and a long, spice-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, braised wagyu brisket, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan pepper beef, char siu/hoisin pork, lamb rendang, teriyaki duck.

Production Method
Old‑vine Shiraz destemmed and lightly crushed into small concrete open‑top fermenters; submerged cap and twice‑daily pump‑overs, pressed after 7–10 days to hogsheads (87% French, 13% American; ~16% new) and matured 18 months before blending and bottling.

Vineyard Info
Made by the Henschke family (est. 1868). The Wheelwright is from old‑vine Shiraz planted in 1968 on Eden Valley high country; released as a single‑vineyard expression within Henschke’s Eden Valley range.